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December 23, 2025
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My 1892 is not real pretty, but has a decent bore and shoots well. It’s in 44 40, and I shot mostly lead with 6.5 gr. Of tinstar, but also copper plated 200 gr. With 21 grains n110 at over 1600fps. I know the 44 40 cases handle this fine in a normal chamber, because I have fired hundreds in my marlin smokeless steel with lots of reloads on the brass. Anyway I looked up the serial number on my 92, which is 36572, and it was made in 1894! I don’t think this rifle is smokeless steel. It shoots fine. I also have an 1873 in 32 20 with two bulges in the barrel which shoots fine if I want to plink at 50 meters. Anyway is my 92 stronger steel than my 1873? Not sure if I had been way over recommended pressure
April 15, 2005
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The Model 1892 is much stronger than a Model 1873. As long as there are no mechanical issues, the load you mention is perfectly fine to shoot in your Model 1892.
Bert
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December 23, 2025
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After some internet searching, I have found that winchester used the same old “high strength” steel as their black powder guns throughout 92 production
April 15, 2005
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Ruts said
After some internet searching, I have found that winchester used the same old “high strength” steel as their black powder guns throughout 92 production
That is true, and the factory “W.H.V.” ammo was made & marked for the Model 1892.
Bert
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May 23, 2009
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Which speaks to the strength of John Browning’s design that goes back to the Model 1886.
Sincerely,
Maverick
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